Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Grounds Superviso r. Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Grounds Supervisor performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled buildings and grounds maintenance activities for the purpose of maintaining the proper appearance of the college facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities for campus grounds that include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and operate equipment such as mowers, edgers, and trimmers;
• Mow, weed eat, and groom flower beds;
• Apply herbicides and pesticides as needed;
• Repair and adjust sprinkler systems;
• Identify and repair water line leaks;
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Electrical systems, Heating and cooling systems, Ice machines, steam machines, and classroom/lab equipment;
• Set forms and pour cement;
• Erect and remove snow barriers or clear snow as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, power tools, and small engines.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels, follow oral and written communication, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and external constituencies.

SALARY
$42,000-$48,000 per year, depending on experience.

Flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

APPLICATION
The position will be open until filled. Interviews will begin immediately. To be considered for the position, send a cover letter, resume, and all unofficial postsecondary transcripts to:

Human Resources
Colby Community College
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Minimum of one year of experience in buildings and grounds maintenance is preferred.;
• A CDL with Air Brakes Certification is strongly preferred;
• Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license;
• Must have the ability to follow work schedules (Winter Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm).
• Possession of a telephone and reliable transportation is highly desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most work is performed outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Additional duties entail working in environmentally controlled buildings. Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and hazardous chemicals exists.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Immediate start, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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